The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Chita Rivera is back on Broadway in the revival of Rupert Holmes’ The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel, which bears the same name, this highly theatrical musical utilizes the magnificent world of the English music hall and pantomime. It is filled with twists and complications, a murder (possibly) and some key audience participation. A great mystery and great fun!

Synopsis

The musical The Mystery of Edwin Drood, which is also known as Drood, is a cunning mystery replete with comic moments, revelations and a happy ending voted on by the audience. What has happened to Drood. Is he dead? The answer is perhaps, yes, no (you have to see it to really know)! The audience gets to vote on the resolution and also participates in a sing-along.

Drood is a highly imaginative adaptation of Charles Dickens final and unfinished novel. Dickens died from a sudden stroke, leaving the world a final literary work whose ending they could debate forever. Book writer, composer and lyricist Rupert Holmes is one of the few to write all three elements of a smash hit Broadway musical. The Mystery of Edwin Drood won five Tonys when it premiered in 1985, including Best Musical, Book and Score. This is its first Broadway revival and it looks to be an exciting event.

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